Beaumaris town walls, Medieval defense walls in Beaumaris, Wales
Description
Beaumaris town walls are medieval fortifications that encircle sections of the settlement and rise between 5 and 10 meters (16 and 33 feet) in height. They include gates and defensive positions with varying states of preservation that reveal how the original settlement was enclosed and protected.
History
Construction began in 1407 following the Owain Glyndŵr uprising of 1400, which exposed how vulnerable the settlement was to attack. This fortification was a direct response to protect the Welsh town from future threats.
Culture
These walls shaped how Beaumaris functioned as a fortified settlement and reveal what medieval people valued in their communities. Walking along them shows how defense defined the town's layout and daily routines for centuries.
Practical
Several sections remain accessible through walking paths where you can examine the construction and positioning closely. Walking the perimeter at a steady pace lets you see how different parts have been preserved or changed over time.
Did you know?
Beneath the stone layer lies an earth bank system that created a two-part defense combining visible and hidden reinforcement. This layered approach reveals how builders thought about defense in unexpected ways.
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